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Browns executive vice president of football operations Sashi Brown targeted Princeton WR/TE Seth DeValve for his ability to create mismatches.

DeValve says he was used as an "H-back adjuster" at Princeton, moving all over the formation to create mismatches, sometimes out wide, sometimes in the slot and sometimes inline in a three-point stance as a traditional tight end. "I was always used as a hybrid tight end/wide receiver so to say that I’m making a transition from wide receiver to tight end isn’t extremely accurate," DeValve said. Cleveland will use him much the same. "Willing blocker, able to detach and match up one on one as a receiver and has the athleticism you would want in a player at that position in the league," Brown said. "When you look at all those things, his work ethic, his toughness, he was a guy we really felt like would be a nice tool for Pep and Hue to have on offense and can present some mismatches."

This pick makes Ross Tucker happy. DeValve ran a 4.68 forty at the school's pro day with a ridiculous 10 yard split of 1.54, vertical of 40-inches plus plenty of other great measurables. Obviously DeValve is an athletic specimen and dealt with injuries during his career, amassing totals of 49 catches, 527 yards and four touchdowns.

Reid (6-foot-2 1/8, 302) was one of Rotoworld college guru Josh Norris' favorite prospects for his ability to shed double teams in the Ivy League, and efficient use of his hands. He racked up 20.5 career sacks at Princeton, and blocked seven kicks. Reid is an athletic penetrator with 4.91 speed and an 8-foot-10 broad jump. He especially gained evaluators' respect at the Senior Bowl, showing an ability to play all over the defensive front. Reid projects as an early-career contributor.

Cincinnati is in the market for defensive line help; according to NFL Media analyst Daniel Jeremiah, it is their greatest need. Reid (6-foot-2, 305 pounds) ran the forty in 4.85 and 4.91 seconds at last week's event. He leaped to a 27 1/2-inch vertical, and decided to keep the rest of his numbers from the combine. He should fall in the Rds. 3-5 range in May.

"Heavy handed dude," he wrote after watching Reid's game gapes. "Played with more consistent pad level and leverage as a senior." Reid is about to become just the third Princeton player drafted since 1990. The Ivy Leaguer is one of Rotoworld's favorite small school prospects. There's a chance he could sneak into the draft's second day.

Reid is coming off an impressive Senior Bowl in which he "did not seem intimidated" by upgraded competition, according to the analyst. "Reid is a thick, stout guy, but he needs to learn how to better use his hands," wrote Davis. "He doesn't come from a school that produces many NFL prospects -- he would be the third Princeton player drafted since 1990 -- but he could be a mid-round draft pick that surprises at the next level." Reid is one of our favorite small school players. We think there's even a chance he could sneak into the draft's second day.

Princeton DT Caraun Reid has accepted an invitation to the 2014 Senior Bowl.

Reid has produced at a high level for years now and has the game and body type to compete with FBS talents. He could really make a name for himself in Mobile, and we thing Reid has a shot at a day two selection.

Weidl tweeted Reid is "quick (feet/hands) and disruptive as a pass rusher." Princeton recently produced prospect Mike Catapano, a seventh-round pick in the 2013 NFL Draft, but Reid has a chance to be an earlier selection. He did suffer a season ending injury in 2010 but has combined for 25.5 tackles for loss over the last two seasons, including 13.5 sacks.

Catapano (6-foot-3 7/8, 271) earned the 2012 Bushnell Cup as the Ivy League's Defensive Player of the Year, recording 12 sacks and 15.5 tackles for loss. At the Princeton Pro Day, Catapano ran a 4.75 forty with a 37 1/2-inch vertical and 33 bench-press reps. An end in college, Catapano was worked out before the draft by 3-4 teams as an outside 'backer and 4-3 teams at defensive end. It will be interesting to see where the power rusher lines up.

The Packers have scheduled a visit with Princeton DE Mike Catapano in the near future.

Packers beat writer Bob McGinn notes that the Packers visits have focused on likely undrafted free agents or players with medical questions. We don't know of any red flags in Catapano's injury history, but there is a chance he is not selected in the sixth- or seventh-round. His hips are a bit tight for an edge rusher, but Catapano has a very strong upper body.

The Vikings, Bucs, and Eagles have shown "a ton" of interest in Princeton DE Mike Catapano, according to draft insider Tony Pauline.

Catapano would likely play left or strong side defensive end due to his powerful upper body and lack of quickness around the edge. He was a productive collegiate player with an NFL frame, but Catapano struggles with leverage and bend.

Princeton DE Mike Catapano ran in the low 4.7s and measured in at 6'4/271 pounds during the school's pro day.

Catapano has an incredibly strong upper body and uses it to press pass blockers as an edge rusher. He's a bit too tight for out liking, but Catapano has solid tape and didn't look overmatched at the East-West Shrine game. He also recorded 33 bech press reps, 37.5 inch vertical, and a 7.03 second three cone.

Princeton senior DL Mike Catapano has been invited to the East-West Shrine Game.

Catapano was one of the FCS' leading penetrators and was difficult to stop in one on one matchups. He registered 15.5 tackles, including 12 sacks, in 2012. He is a bit of a tweener, coming in at 6'4/270, so Catapano will need to stamp his place as either a nickel rusher inside or a stronger rusher on the edge.